There Is So Much in My Head
Mixed media on canvas
115 × 155 cm
2023
There are times when I feel overwhelmed and paralysed by my thoughts and emotions. These can be both positive and negative. The negative is usually a crescendo of anxious chatter, whereas a positive feeling would be a swell of excitement and a rush of ecstasy, often following a moment of inspiration.
I want this piece to be a reminder that we share these mental phenomena. We are not alone in feeling what we feel and enjoying the moments of joy in our lives, whilst recognising that each experience shall pass.
The edges of the painting are left loose, and the canvas is left raw to give an unfinished look, reflecting that everyone's life is a work in progress.
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This piece was created using acrylic paint, jacquard tapestry and charcoal on canvas. I tear up my canvases and bits of painting I make, and I stitch them together with my sewing machine. I also digitally design the sections of tapestry that are woven for me by a weaving studio in the US.
My creative process is very playful, experimental and always evolving. I take images I think look good, of things I connect with and which have some poetic symbolism. I try a lot of combinations of images, colours and text to try and find balance in a composition. Many iterations and a continuing process of creating, layering and destroying images lead to the fragmented and fractured aesthetic of my works.
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This artwork is sold unframed. The canvas is left raw to give an unfinished look, reflecting that everyone's life is a work in progress.
If you would like to discuss framing options, please contact me.
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If something doesn’t quite match what you are looking for or if you want an artwork to fit your space, there is an opportunity to create a custom piece. I am happy to work with a well-defined set of colours and ideas, or if you wish to provide photos of the subject for the piece. Similarly, even if you are not quite sure what you would like but are looking for a beautiful, unique and personal artwork, I would love to chat and work together to produce a commissioned piece. Get in touch for more information.
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